Applied Geology Mapping

The Applied Geology Mapping maps were produced as part of "Geological background for planning and development" and preliminary sand and gravel projects carried out by the British Geological Survey for the Department of the Environment, Scottish Development Department and Scottish Office from 1975 to 1996. Some sets were called Environmental Geology Maps (EGM’s), others Planning For Development (PFD’s). The maps and sections cover a number of themes for c. 50 specific areas within the United Kingdom. Map scales are 1:10 000, 1:25 000 and 1:50 000. Most, but not all sets of maps were accompanied by a BGS Technical Report and two, Glenrothes and Upper Forth Estuary were accompanied by a reports in the published IGS and BGS Report Series.